Bank and Cash Team Leader
Company and Job Description
Join a respected organisation where financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence are at the heart of the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the Bank & Cash function, ensuring the efficient management of banking activities, cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, partnering with key stakeholders, and leading a dedicated finance team. If you are passionate about treasury operations and enjoy balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Bank & Cash team, ensuring accurate daily banking and cashbook operations.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and foreign currency transactions across multiple accounts.
- Review and approve journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reports.
- Manage vendor banking information and optimise payment processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
- Support audits, regulatory reporting, fraud monitoring initiatives, and financial risk assessments.
- Build strong relationships with banking partners and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and enhance processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the banking and cash management function.
Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:
- BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (non negotiable)
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a banking, cashbook, treasury, or finance environment.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
- Experience managing high-volume bank reconciliations and cash management functions.
- Exposure to financial controls, audits, compliance, and reporting processes.
- Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, or corporate environments will be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge up to trial balance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
- Sound understanding of treasury, banking operations, and cash flow management.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to financial accuracy.
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